Ama Safety Code - Hangar 9 Clipped-wing Taylorcraft Instruction Manual

AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code
Model flying must be in accordance with this code in order for
AMA Liability Protection to apply.
General
1. I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows,
or model flying demonstrations until it has been proven
airworthy by having been successfully flight tested previously.
2. I will not fly my model higher than approximately 400 feet
within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator.
I will give right-of-way and avoid flying in the proximity of full-
scale aircraft. Where necessary, an observer shall be utilized to
supervise flying to avoid having models fly in the proximity of
full-scale aircraft.
3. Where established, I will abide by the safety rules for the flying
site I use, and I will not willfully and deliberately fly my models
in a careless, reckless, and/or dangerous manner.
4. At all flying sites a straight or curved line(s) must be
established, in front of which all flying takes place and the other
side designated for spectators. Only personnel involved with
flying the aircraft are allowed in front of the flight line. Flying
over the spectator side of the line is prohibited, unless beyond
the control of the pilot(s). In any case, the maximum permissible
takeoff weight of the models with fuel is 55 pounds.
5. At air shows or model flying demonstrations, a single straight
line must be established, one side of which is for flying and the
other side designated for spectators. Only those persons
accredited by the contest director or other appropriate officials as
necessary for flight operations or having duties or functions
relating to the conduct of the show or demonstration are to be
permitted on the flying side of the line. The only exceptions
which may be permitted to the single straight line requirements,
under special circumstances involving consideration of site
conditions and model size, weight, speed, and power, must be
jointly approved by the AMA President and the Executive
Director.
6. Under all circumstances, if my model weights over 20 pounds,
I will fly it in accordance with paragraph 5 of this section of the

AMA Safety Code.

7. I will not fly my model unless it is identified with my name and
address or AMA number on or in the model. (This does not
apply to models while being flown indoors.)
8. I will not operate models with metal-bladed propellers or with
gaseous boosts, in which gases other than air enter their internal
combustion engine(s); nor will I operate models with extremely
hazardous fuels, such as those containing tetranitromethane or
hydrazine.
9. I will not operate models with pyrotechnics (any device that
explodes, burns, or propels a projectile of any kind) including,
but not limited to, rockets, explosive bombs dropped from
models, smoke bombs, all explosive gases (such as hydrogen-
filled balloons), or ground-mounted devices launching a
projectile. The only exceptions permitted are rockets flown in
accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code or
those permanently attached (as per JATO use); also those items
authorized for Air Show Team use as defined by AST Advisory
Committee (document available from AMA HQ). Models using
rocket motors as a primary means of propulsion are limited to a
maximum weight of 3.3 pounds and a G series motor. (A model
aircraft is defined as an aircraft with or without an engine, not
able to carry a human being.)
10. I will not operate any turbo jet engine (axial or centrifugal
flow) unless I have obtained a special waiver for such specific
operations from the AMA President and Executive Director, and I
will abide by any restriction(s) imposed for such operation by
them. (This does not apply to ducted fan models using piston
engines or electric motors.)
11. I will not consume alcoholic beverages prior to nor during
participation in any model operations.
Radio Control
1. I will have completed a successful radio equipment ground
range check before the first flight of a new or repaired model.
2. I will not fly my model aircraft near spectators until I become a
qualified flier, unless assisted by an experienced helper.
3. I will perform my initial turn after takeoff away from the pit or
spectator areas, and I will not thereafter fly over pit or spectator
areas, unless beyond by control.
4. I will operate my model using only radio control frequencies
currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission.
(Only properly licensed amateurs are authorized to operate
equipment on Amateur Band frequencies.)
5. I will not knowingly operate an R/C system within 3 miles of a
pre-existing model club flying site without a frequency-sharing
agreement with that club.
6. Models flown in air-to-air combat are limited to maximum
total engine displacement of .30 cubic inches and a maximum
dry weight prior to flying of 4 pounds.
7. An RC racing event, whether or not an AMA Rule Book event,
is one in which model aircraft compete in flight over a prescribed
course with the objective of finishing the course faster to
determine the winner.
Effective January 1, 2001
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